Apple is accusing OpenAI of stealing secrets in its pursuit to make a hardware device. ReutersInfoiPhone maker seeks injunction 'against misappropriation of trade secrets'
Apple has filed a federal lawsuit in California against OpenAI, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets.
Two former Apple employees, now at OpenAI, are named as defendants, including the company's chief hardware officer.
A former iPhone electrical engineer allegedly retained an Apple-issued laptop and exploited an authentication bug to access internal network folders.
OpenAI is developing a hardware device, with former Apple chief designer Jony Ive's company merging with the AI firm to support the project.
